punishment
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The high court reinstated capital punishment in 1976.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
One problem with that system is that different judges can have vastly different views on the true severity and punishment deserved for the same crime.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026
The 47 executions nationwide last year were the most since 2009, according to the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center, or DPI, which takes no position on capital punishment but criticizes problems it identifies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
"No type of punishment will make it possible to repair what was done."
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The silent treatment would be Ophie’s punishment, but for now Mama seemed more intent on getting them out of the attic than anything else.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
Hills said stalking victims should not need to be scared for more serious charges or punishments to be imposed.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Potential punishments range from fines and points deductions to expulsion from the league.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
So precedent indicates that City's appeal will be considered and decided upon before punishments are declared.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The parts maker apologized Monday and announced punishments for four executives including the dismissal of its human-resources director.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Now she’s less likely to actually punch someone since middle school punishments equal getting suspended and having to spend the day at home with her mom, but that’s probably for the best.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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